Landmark
Ballinran Court Tomb
Some booking links are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We never let this influence which places we recommend.
Ballinran Court Tomb is a well-preserved Neolithic burial site located near Carlingford. Dating back over 5,000 years, this court tomb features a distinctive U-shaped courtyard leading to a burial chamber. The site is set in a peaceful rural landscape, with the Mourne Mountains visible in the distance. Visitors can walk around the structure and observe the large upright stones that form the chamber and forecourt. Interpretive signs provide context about its construction and use. It's a quiet, atmospheric spot that invites reflection on the lives of Ireland's early farmers.
Don't miss
- Explore the ancient stone chambers and forecourt
- Read the informational panels for historical context
- Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside
- Combine with a visit to other nearby megalithic sites
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Ballinran Court Tomb
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inIrish Wake Museum Tour Rituals of Death and Celebration of Life4.9★ · 139 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$17 per personSee dates →
Best full dayDublin to Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Burren Galway by Rail4.6★ · 1,214 travelers~15 hoursFree cancellationFrom$188 per personSee dates →
Private & flexiblePrivate Luxury Tour of Newgrange and The Hill of Tara5★ · 23 travelers~6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$987 per personSee dates →More attractions in Carlingford